Kebbi State government has approved the payment of N30,000
minimum wage to workers with effect from this month.
Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Babale Umar Yauri, said
at a press briefing, yesterday, that the approval came after a
meeting with stakeholders, including legislatures and labour
leaders.
“Henceforth, no employee of the State Government shall receive
less than N30,000 as Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has approved
the immediate payment of minimum wage to civil servants with effect
from September, in line with the signing of the new minimum wage
legislations by President Muhammadu Buhari and in cognisance of the
Kebbi State government commitment to workers welfare.
“In spite of the resource constraint, following due consultation
with House of Assembly members, leaders of labour unions and
relevant government agencies, the state government has decided to
implement the new minimum wage. Other employees shall also receive,
as agreed upon, consequential increase of the allowances in line
with the guidelines.
Local governments are encouraged to review their revenue
profiles and take steps to implement the new minimum wage
legislation immediately,” he said.
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